The number of people diagnosed with HIV or a sexually transmitted infection has dropped by 36 per cent this year.
According to the HSE, there have been 2,116 cases in 2021, as of last Saturday.
That compares to nearly 3,300 in the same period last year. It's believed the Covid-19 restrictions have played a major part in the reduction in the number of new cases.
Eight people under 14 have tested positive in 2021, and 181 are aged between 15 and 19.
Gardaí Warn Of Rising Email And Retail Scams In Wicklow
Gardaí in Wicklow are warning of fake emails accusing people of crimes and in-store scams targeting merchant card receipts. They stress they never contact people by email for investigations and urge residents and retailers to stay vigilant and report suspicious activity.
Minister Meets Arklow Merck Staff as Closure Talks Continue
Minister Peter Burke visited the Merck site in Arklow to meet staff and union representatives amid the planned closure. He confirmed ongoing discussions between management and the union over the next 30 days and announced a task force to explore future options for the site.
Bray Teen’s Bail Revoked Over Breaches Linked to Local Man’s Death
Bray teenager Kyle O’Connor has had his bail revoked after allegedly breaching multiple conditions while awaiting trial over the death of Willie Moorehouse.
Devastating Blow As 100 Jobs To Go As Merck Life Science Plant Operations To Close In Arklow
The facility, which manufactures ingredients for pharmaceutical products, was acquired by Merck in 2015 and currently employs around 100 staff.
178 Wicklow Homeowners Have Successfully Tapped Into The Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant
Over €2.75 million in government grants has restored 51 vacant properties across the county as Minister for Housing warns against the scourge of dereliction
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